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Brand: Koenig & Bauer (a century-old German printing machinery manufacturer) Series: Rapida, the core series of Koenig & Bauer sheet-fed offset printing presses Format: 105, indicating the maximum paper format of 1050×740mm (folio format) Configuration: 8+1, representing 8 printing units + 1 varnishing unit Drying system: UV, equipped with a UV drying system for rapid curing of UV ink Special features: Fully automatic cold foil stamping, a unique high-end process feature of this equipment newly added by Donghe Industrial in 2024
Maximum printing speed: 18,000 sheets/hour Maximum paper size: 1050×740mm Thickness of substrate: 0.04-1.2mm Special processes: UV printing, nano printing, white ink printing, fully automatic cold foil stamping Applicable products: high-end cosmetics boxes, wine boxes, premium gift boxes, etc
Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- One pass, eight colours plus varnish: the KBA Rapida UV 8+1 prints 8 ink units and a varnishing unit on a 1050×740 mm folio format.
- UV-cured, instant-dry output at up to 18,000 sheets/hour with inline fully automatic cold foil stamping — a premium packaging capability.
- Handles substrates from 0.04 mm to 1.2 mm, including boards for cosmetics, wine and gift packaging where shelf impact decides the sale.
- It is the high-end UV line in Donghe Industrial’s sheet-fed fleet, added in 2024 for cold-foil and white-ink work.
Market Context & Key Figures
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 18,000 sheets/hour |
| Max format | 1050×740 mm (folio) |
| Substrate | 0.04–1.2 mm |
| Ink system | UV-cured instant dry |
| Inline processes | Cold foil, white ink, nano/UV spot effects |
| Typical jobs | Cosmetics, wine, premium gift boxes |
Premium packaging is where UV sheet-fed offset earns its place: brands invest in tactile and metallic effects for cosmetics, spirits and luxury goods, and inline cold foil removes a separate finishing pass. In our own curated 2026 news corpus, digital embellishment and premium packaging effects were among the most-covered topics (digital embellishment: 9 tagged items), and inkjet/digital finishing continued to converge with offset for short-run effects. For directional market context, see Smithers market research on print and packaging.
Editorial Perspective
Our editorial view: the value of a UV 8+1 line is not speed alone, it is the ability to deliver ‘ready-to-shelf’ effects in one pass. Every substrate transfer between machines is a quality risk and a cost; consolidating UV, cold foil and spot varnish on one platform protects both margin and consistency for high-value cartons.
More FAQ
What is a UV 8+1 printing press?
A sheet-fed offset press with 8 printing units plus 1 varnishing/coating unit, equipped with UV curing so inks dry instantly. The KBA Rapida UV 8+1 runs at up to 18,000 sheets/hour on a 1050×740 mm folio format.
What is cold foil stamping and why does it matter?
Cold foil applies metallic film to paper using adhesive and pressure at line speed, without the heated dies of hot foil. It enables fine, photographic metallic detail and is done inline on the UV 8+1, cutting cost and turnaround for premium packaging.
Which jobs suit a UV offset press?
UV offset suits jobs needing instant-dry, scratch-resistant, high-gloss output: cosmetics cartons, wine and spirits boxes, premium gift packaging, and any work combining metallic or white-ink effects with short to medium runs.
Explore our Digital Printing Technology Complete Guide, Green Sustainable Packaging Complete Guide, Printing & Packaging M&A Guide, the Printing & Packaging Industry Intelligence Report 2026, or browse all equipment.
